If you’re thinking of selling or buying, unlike most years previously, it appears that this year more Kiwis than ever will remain at home and or take shorter breaks away. Obviously it has been a challenging year for the entire economy so this is no surprise. However, what many are surprised to learn is that […]
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KiwiBank is leading the charge, maximising the offer to First Home Owners with no deposit through the Government Incentive “Welcome Home Loans” package. Other banks are supporting the same programme to some degree or other.
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It’s a fact! Whether indoors or outdoors, NZers prefer understated colour. Many of us would like and probably have used bold colours, feature walls, friezes and other strong statements…but we have to face the fact that buyers prefer understated whites, off whites and creams. To be frank, they are timeless and will not go out […]
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There is quiet confidence that many of the regions will see a better 2011 with predictions of stable dairy incomes, and the seemingly positive response to the development of a new strong wool Co-Operative that will oversee the sale, processing and marketing of that part of the NZ clip,. Certainly we have seen a lift […]
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For much of the country the summer has already hit the ground running this year. We are noticing that the houses proving most popular and selling quickly are those set up with comfortable outdoor living areas. One feature that is being asked of more and more is for shady areas outside, as well as places […]
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There are so many theories about the state and future direction of the property market but there is one truism: If you want to sell, find the house of your dreams, as long as you are selling and buying on the same market, any time is fine. The big issue we all face of course […]
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Most of us, in fact virtually all areas of the country endured one of the longest and wettest winters in many years, and while many remain concerned as to when is the right time to sell, the predominant comment we hear is “…I want to be in another house before next winter….” Now, we all […]
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(From BNZ’s most recent update) Still be floating. But I would keep an eye out for any extra discounting of medium term fixed rates and would take a two year fixed rate if someone offered me 6.35%. I would fix three years if someone offered me 6.50%. Those rates are currently 6.7% and 7.15% respectively. […]
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If you’re planning to tidy up your home pre sale make sure you don’t paint in the heat of the day. Modern acrylics are superb products but it is best you don’t expose them to heat or cold, so never paint when the air temperature is below 10 degrees or above 22 in the sun […]
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Much has been learned about insurance these past few weeks following the Christchurch earthquake so perhaps it’s a timely reminder for you to review just what is covered under your policies. Each company has it’s own little nuances so make sure you go quietly through all definitions and always ask the company to confirm details […]
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